Beta test of ETQW SDK?

[b101uk]

Just thought I would ask if there is going to be a SDK?

And if there is, is it going to be available for testing with the ETQW Beta?

[General.Jung]

Hello b101uk,

this would be nice, but I think it is only to kept the order in the forums. This Forum is a good idea. I can not wait for SDK Release. I already have some ideas.

Source:

http://modwiki.net/
http://iddevnet.com/
http://doom3.planet-multiplayer.de/
http://www.esportcommunity.com/modules.php?name=Downloads&op=getit&lid=14

[Nappy]

Just thought I would ask if there is going to be a SDK?

And if there is, is it going to be available for testing with the ETQW Beta?

I doubt they will release any code during beta since they change it on a daily basis. Any code you receive would be irrelevant to the retail version. Additionally, 'know it all' programmers would look through the code and presume to know more than SD. It wouldn't be beneficial.

[jonny b]

there will be an SDK after the game is released. When, I don't know but there will be.

[b101uk]

I doubt they will release any code during beta since they change it on a daily basis. Any code you receive would be irrelevant to the retail version. Additionally, 'know it all' programmers would look through the code and presume to know more than SD. It wouldn't be beneficial.


True, but things like exporters for e.g. 3dsmax or Photoshop etc would not change that much as most of the content will be made by now and will have been for months, just the same as any methods for importing into the game will have also been fixed with respect to the game engine months ago. Any radical changes hear would normally require radical change to the game engine in some respects.

[Kamikazee]

True, but things like exporters for e.g. 3dsmax or Photoshop etc would not change that much as most of the content will be made by now and will have been for months, just the same as any methods for importing into the game will have also been fixed with respect to the game engine months ago. Any radical changes hear would normally require radical change to the game engine in some respects.
You are rather talking about releasing exporters and file specifications.

Those are part of the SDK of course, but releasing the whole SDK is still unfeasible seeing how the gamecode changes daily.

[Nappy]

Also, releasing an SDK would generate a lot of requests for support and tutorials. I doubt they have time to both develop the game and teach new developers how to properly use the tools to achieve desired affects.

[badman]

There is going to be an SDK. We're currently planning to let a few mod makers and other key figures from the editing community beta test the SDK before it's released, just so we can make sure it's got everything in there that people need.

[b101uk]

There is going to be an SDK. We're currently planning to let a few mod makers and other key figures from the editing community beta test the SDK before it's released, just so we can make sure it's got everything in there that people need.

So is there any way for the capable less notables to give it a try? I don’t mind signing a NDA etc :)

[Slade05]

F*ck Yeah!!!
:D

[Venom[iTa]]

mi hope is a good Star wars mod or SD make SW:battlefront iii XD

[TTK-Bandit]

There is going to be an SDK. We're currently planning to let a few mod makers and other key figures from the editing community beta test the SDK before it's released, just so we can make sure it's got everything in there that people need.

count me in, I have previously beta tested q4 sdks.

[Fitzsimmons]

;88084']mi hope is a good Star wars mod or SD make SW:battlefront iii XD

Wait for it... wait for it... CEASE AND DESIST! :rolleyes:

[MWLL|Criminal]

;88084']mi hope is a good Star wars mod or SD make SW:battlefront iii XD

If your're interested in star wars check out my buddies over at

http://www.firststrikemod.com

I worked with the lead on a few of the models before starting up the MWLL project, very cool guys and a GREAT team.

[murka10]

do you guys at SD have stuff from strogg related things but not in the game like map of stroggos(would be great to make a campaign), as all current 12 maps will be on earth.

[MWLL|Criminal]

Might be best to take a look around for Quake 4 concept art, since all that was on stroggos...wasn't it?

[Kamikazee]

Might be best to take a look around for Quake 4 concept art, since all that was on stroggos...wasn't it?
Correct, as was Quake 2.

[Venom[iTa]]

If your're interested in star wars check out my buddies over at

http://www.firststrikemod.com

I worked with the lead on a few of the models before starting up the MWLL project, very cool guys and a GREAT team.

i no but i prefer the gameplay of quake wars.
hovewer my suggestion

make a space scenario around the earth and borad the main capitol ships of the strogg space dogfight,destroyd shield generator haking door place bomb etc....

[[]v[]]

There is going to be an SDK. We're currently planning to let a few mod makers and other key figures from the editing community beta test the SDK before it's released, just so we can make sure it's got everything in there that people need.

Any news on this.

[TTK-Bandit]

AFAIK they will skip the beta sdk and just bring out the final right after the game release.

[Kamikazee]

That's fine too, because I haven't all day to spam the IRC channel with "GIEF SDK!!!1!!1one!!!"

A small update on the map-making contents would be applauded though, currently we're speculating on what we'll get.

[TheHeartSmasher]

There is going to be an SDK. We're currently planning to let a few mod makers and other key figures from the editing community beta test the SDK before it's released, just so we can make sure it's got everything in there that people need.

Sounds great :cool: